1907223-N-EV253-0790 SEKONDI, Ghana (July 23, 2019) Musician 3rd Class Pedro Mendez, saxophone player for the U.S. Naval Forces Europe Band, Topside, from San Juan, Puerto Rico, gives high-fives to students at the Naval Basic School while the Spearhead-class expeditionary fast transport ship USNS Carson City (T-EPF 7) is in in Sekondi, Ghana, July 23, 2019. Carson City is deployed to the Gulf of Guinea to demonstrate progress through partnerships and U.S. commitment to West African countries through small boat maintenance assistance, maritime law enforcement engagement, and medical and community relations outreach. (U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Sara Eshleman/Released)